San Francisco apparently made a late push for the playmaker, but Jackson will remain in the NFCE.

Broncos

It's April, which means we're about to see Jeff Legwold write the words "Broncos" and "long look" together roughly a zillion times. Today, he does so regarding the concept of finally drafting a middle linebacker.

The Donald

Donald Trump took a break from his idiotic anti-vaccine thoughts to announce that someone asked him about ownership in the Bills.

Of course, billionaires get invited to invest in something practically everyday; it's just that most of them don't feel the need to tell the world about their every opportunity. And who else but the Donald is so obnoxious as to turn a story about Jim Kelly into himself and his self-proclaimed generosity?

According to Wiki - "By the end of the 1995 Season, Terrell Davis had established himself as the Broncos starting running back, and Milburn was traded to the Detroit Lions for 2nd round (58th overall) and 7th round picks in the 1996 NFL Draft"

Not a bad guy to be replaced by I suppose. Plus, getting a 2nd and a 7th seems like a pretty good trade to me.

Posted by Sparks on 2014-04-03 10:16:13

Phillips had nowhere near the impact on the field Dumervil did. Phillips did well, but didn't scare the QBs like Dumervil, didn't cause the fumbles, and didn't require double teams.

Posted by billyricky on 2014-04-03 02:14:45

Yes, Ware and Montgomery do not count in the tally for compensatory picks - they were released . Same as Dumervil, same as Champ if he signs somewhere. So Denver has signed 3 players who count in the formula, and lost 9. Some adjustment will be made for any salary differences, but some of the players Denver lost were given good-size contracts (Decker, Beadles, DRC, Woodyard).

The first compensatory picks are at the end of the 3rd round - getting a late 3rd or late 4th round pick can only be good.

Posted by billyricky on 2014-04-03 02:14:10

I wonder why Shanahan traded him.

Posted by John on 2014-04-02 18:24:10

Nobody on this site expects Legwold to say anything insightful and his "long looK' articles are IMO justifiably ridiculed.However, he opens a topic that could benefit from some extensive discussion.Legwold cites JE as asserting that the FO is not as concerned about the middle linebacker as some others are. That would dramatically conflict with some comments (which maybe should be ignored) on this site which basically assert that the lack of a monster proto-typical MLB is the fatal weakness in the Bronco defense.Topics to discuss:1. MLB is no longer the critical position it once was. The Broncos basic formations are now nickel and dime ones with two LBs plus Von who plays mostly a joker role.2. The lack of a typical MLB last year was largely noticed after Wolfe and Vickerson were lost and our draft needs would better include upgrades in backups/rotational players to those two - i.e. Hagemann, Tuitt, Arnold, Jernigan, Nix, Sutton, etc.3. JDR likes LBs to be interchangeable, hence any additions should be modeled on Trevathan.4. Current roster members McCray and Johnson both show promise as developing players.5. Both Mosley and especially Borland (I now live in Wisconsin) have IMO pretty much reached their upside and what you see is what you get. Hardly worth an early round draft pick. Irving can fill the one down role as well as either and is already improving his coverage prowess.

Posted by ivanthenotsobad on 2014-04-02 15:33:56

I liked Glyn too. A bit undersized but he still holds the record for all-purpose yardage in an NFL game - not including QBs. As luck would have it, it was in a losing effort to the Seattle Seahawks.

Wholeheartedly disagree about the comp picks.. The compensation system is a mystery to everyone but I'm of the belief we are in line for a pick(s).

Posted by Orange_and_Blue on 2014-04-02 13:41:36

Exactly.

Posted by Orange_and_Blue on 2014-04-02 13:36:36

I just can't get over how small Holliday really is, and I wanted to make sure you fully appreciated it. :)

Posted by SterlingMalloryArcher on 2014-04-02 13:21:27

Even swap in production, sorta....certainly not contract.

Posted by brettrelax on 2014-04-02 13:14:19

You may be correct but when we released doom we picked up S Phillips. Almost an even swap

So far since John E Took over we have been getting as good as we lost

Posted by Lonestar47 on 2014-04-02 13:12:29

I think we're doing both.

Posted by SammyDEEEEEE on 2014-04-02 12:37:15

I would rather win free agency then get compensation designed for free agency losers.

Posted by ohiobronco on 2014-04-02 12:35:26

From what I understand, Ware does not count as an unrestricted FA since he was released from his contract, it didn't simply just expire. Similar to how the Broncos wouldnt receive comp picks for losing Dumervil.

Posted by brettrelax on 2014-04-02 12:16:15

Yes there are exceptions to the late round picks. But so far only DT is a starter while Jackson is rotational and very good at it he is not a starter.

Posted by Lonestar47 on 2014-04-02 12:09:19

Ok, in the same ball park. Grant me that much. ;-)

Posted by Steven Searls on 2014-04-02 12:08:40

You are correct about not being able to trade them but since we are drafting most likely at least in the high 20's or 30's, we could trade our own and use the comps.

As for ware he was a free agent since he was cut. There is. It other way to describe that. He was cut and therefore a free agent to make the best deal he could.

I do not count Montgomery as I doubt he will be anything more than a back up if he makes it thru TC.

Posted by Lonestar47 on 2014-04-02 12:07:06

If Ware and Montgomery weren't FA pick ups, then what were they? Ware, Ward, Talib, Sanders and Montgomery are all FA additions. Losses include DRC, Decker, Moreno, Beadles, Ayers, Woodyard, and Mincey. Bailey will likely be added to that list. It is very unlikely that the Broncos will receive any compensatory picks.

And we'd finally get to see what a football helmet with a bad combover looks like.

Posted by Claudezilla on 2014-04-02 11:46:08

1) You dont trade comp picks 2) Ware/Montgomery dont count because they weren't FA pick ups. We are definitely in line for some, but since only 32 can be given out, they might be low.

Posted by brettrelax on 2014-04-02 11:35:36

Tell that to Virgil Green, Danny Trevathan, Malik Jackson, etc.

Just sayin. Don't knock the late rounds.

But you are right; doubt we get any comp picks.

Posted by Ryan Hennigan on 2014-04-02 11:26:43

Do not see how with all the new guys we are getting. Which for the most part are much better than those we have lost.

And EVEN if we do those 5-7 rounders are. It going to help much except for trading up fodder.

Posted by Lonestar47 on 2014-04-02 11:13:48

"What, you mean you guys don't check birth certificates at the combine?"

Posted by ohiobronco on 2014-04-02 11:10:15

Giants sign Ayers. We are def gonna get a pretty good 2015 comp pick. Yeay! (Finally)

Posted by Orange_and_Blue on 2014-04-02 10:45:13

I always liked Milburn. Great returner, always gave us decent field position. Same size as Holliday, ironically enough.

Posted by Steven Searls on 2014-04-02 10:38:25

I can just see him stopping a game in the middle of everything, stalking out to midfield with his toupee flapping gently in the wind. He produces a mic from his jacket pocket, motions the player who fumbled last series over to him, and delivers that famous annoying line.

Posted by aLuffabo on 2014-04-02 10:20:00

It would be entertaining if Trump had to fire a Bills player after each Sunday - you're fired.